Domaine Bitouzet Prieur, Volnay Premier Cru, Taille Pieds, Burgundy

An introduction to Domaine Bitouzet Prieur, Volnay Premier Cru, Taille Pieds, Burgundy

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay Taillepieds is a distinguished expression of the Taillepieds vineyard, a crown jewel within the Volnay appellation of Burgundy's renowned Côte de Beaune. The Taillepieds vineyard, characterised by steep slopes and shallow, stony soils rich in limestone, nurtures Pinot Noir grapes that endow this wine with its distinctive intensity, minerality and refined elegance.

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Understanding Domaine Bitouzet Prieur, Volnay Premier Cru, Taille Pieds, Burgundy

The crafting of Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay Taillepieds is deeply anchored in the domaine's philosophy of terroir expression and sustainable farming. The challenging yet rewarding terroir of the Taillepieds vineyard, with its ideal exposure and unique soil composition, plays a crucial role in shaping the wine's layered complexity, vibrant acidity and enduring structure. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts is followed by careful maturation in French oak barrels, a process thoughtfully designed to complement the wine's natural virtues. The careful selection of barrels, mindful of the proportion of new to used oak, allows for a subtle enhancement of the wine's texture and depth while preserving its intrinsic fruit purity and mineral core. This Volnay Taillepieds features dark cherry, violet, spice and a pronounced mineral streak framed by silky tannins. This Burgundy has excellent ageing potential.

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